Personal Training

Personal Training

The YMCA understands that everyone is not at the same fitness level, so with a personal trainer we can accommodate you at your level of fitness. Whether you are an avid exerciser or a beginner, our trainers can ensure that you are being trained in a safe environment and at a comfortable pace until you are ready to proceed to the next level of fitness without injury. Our training sessions are one of the best ways to begin an overall individual fitness program. A certified trainer will help you develop an enjoyable fitness program that will target your goals. We create a program for you, walk you through each phase and offer suggestions while discussing your personal needs.

Alex Miller

Alex Miller is currently studying Health Promotion and Exercise Science at WCSU and is also a certified Personal Trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. His philosophy is that everyone is an individual, so Alex trains his clients with workouts tailored to meet their individual needs and goals.

Dawne Kornhaas

Dawne Kornhaas, AFAA certified PT and Group Instructor. TRX qualified group instructor. Dawne’s goal is to help others achieve personal health and wellness and a fun and efficient manner through strength and flexibility training utilizing all formats of fitness, including using your own body weight as resistance, TRX, kettlebells, bands. Etc.

Drew David

Drew has a Bachelor’s of Business & Psychology at High Point University, a Master’s of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Western CT State University (in progress). Drew believes in a holistic approach to fitness. All aspects are important: strength training, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and nutrition. He tries to incorporate new and fresh techniques that hit all different aspects of fitness into his workouts. Drew uses circuit training, HIIT, power lifting, cardio conditioning, and fun team challenges to keep you body constantly adapting. He believes in the power of the mind body connection, so if you believe you can change and grow you will. Also, Drew has been practicing yoga for about five years so he incorporates some power poses and stretching into his routines. He can work with all types of client’s different ages, sizes, and fitness levels and makes appropriate adaptations to meet their goals/needs. Health and fitness is a passion of Drew’s’ and he wants to instill that passion in clients to help them change their bodies and lives! Certifications:

W.I.T.S. Personal Fitness Trainer Heart saver CPR/AED

Water Aerobics Instructor

Hathe Yoga Instructor

Evan

Jesse Rebar

Jesse has over 10 years of part-time personal training. He has trained people from children to seniors with goals from weight loss to athletic performance. Jesse specializes in workout program design and athletic performance. Outside of the Y, Jesse serves at Newtown Bible Church, teaches at Pomperaug High School, and has been blessed with wife Catty, daughter Norah, and son Elliot. Certifications:

Kerry Swift

Kerry Swift is personal training certified through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and is also an ACSM certified Cancer Exercise Trainer. She is certified to teach group exercise through AFAA and holds several specialty certifications such as Body Pump, Pilates, and Silver Sneakers. She enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities.

Lee Weinstock

Lee Weinstock has a B.S. from Rutgers University and specializes on functional fitness and sports specific. Motivation is what gets people started. Her favorite quote is “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going,” by Jim Ryun. Certifications:

AFAA Group Exercise & AFAA Certified Personal Trainer

Les Mills BodyPump™

Les Mills CXWORX™

SilverSneakers®

Mad Dog Spinning®

Barre Certified

Nate Stenabaugh

Nate is a 2013 Graduate of Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Promotion Studies with a concentration in Wellness Management. Nate is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist. Nate has been a part of the Y community since 2013, working in a variety of different areas, including personal training, Fit in 12, Lose to Win, SCRAM and as the current conditioning coach for the Makos Swim Team. For the past two years Nate has worked with the Western Connecticut State University Women’s Swimming and Diving team as their Strength and Conditioning coach. Nate has also spent the last five summers working with the Brookfield High School Football team for off-season conditioning. Nate has built strong connections with everyone he has he has worked with during his young career. Nate is pursuing a career in the Physical Therapy field, and started Physical Therapy school in the summer of 2015.

Shelley Norkowski

Shelley will keep you motivated with the most effective, fun workout. Fit is not a destination, it is a way of life. Certifications:

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer

Art of Strength Essentials Kettle bells and Suspension Equipment

Art of Strength Corrective Strategies Kettle bells

P90X Beach Body

Steve Braun

Steve Braun has a BBA Business Administration/Finance degree from Western Connecticut State University as well as a MBA Management and Organization from University of New Haven. As a lifetime fitness enthusiast, Steve has always enjoyed assisting others in achieving their own personal health and fitness goals. He firmly believes that where you are today is just a starting point to where you can be in the future. Steve’s goal-based programs monitor your progress with encouragement and regular fitness assessments. No matter what your current level of fitness, Steve can provide you with workouts that are both highly effective and diverse. Certifications: